"Sleepwalk Again" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 1 May 2014 5:24 am

Hello my fellow steelers!

I normally in the past, had not posted anything here on the "Steel Without Pedals" section because, I hadn`t thought of my steel playing as that. But, as I was just kind of probing the forum, it ocurred to me, that though I played a modified "Carter Starter" I play it without the pedal rack, because of my physically challenged condition, (Double above knee amputee, loss of both legs), that maybe nobody would mind, if I posted a song or two, here also. Anyway, here it is, Enjoy! (I hope

)
Ron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2s12NX_1UY

Karl Fehrenbach · Post by **Karl Fehrenbach** » 1 May 2014 5:42 am

Bishop Hall, you are inspiring on many levels. I love the way you made this steel guitar nugget your own and the singing sacred steel approach fits this song so well. Just beautiful. I hope you post more stuff for all of us to hear. Peace.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 1 May 2014 7:00 am

Wonderful, soulful, and inspirational playing, as always, Bishop Hall! Yes, you are a non-pedal player and you are welcome anywhere on this forum. I've enjoyed listening to everything you have posted here in the past few years. Keep up the great work, Ron!

Frank James Pracher · Post by **Frank James Pracher** » 1 May 2014 7:25 am

Wonderful! Very soulful phrasing. Next to the original I think that is one of my favorite renditions. Nice!

Michael Lester · Post by **Michael Lester** » 1 May 2014 7:26 am

...wow...

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 1 May 2014 7:53 am

Great playing as usual Bishop Ronnie. Nice to see how you handle a tune like Sleepwalk in your E-major based tuning.

Steve Hogge · Post by **Steve Hogge** » 1 May 2014 7:54 am

Really excellent.

Terry Haggerty · Post by **Terry Haggerty** » 1 May 2014 8:55 am

Great rendition....I love it!
Terry

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 1 May 2014 9:30 am

Nice job, Reverend! I particularly like the lil run at 1:18

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 1 May 2014 9:43 am

That's some smooth playing Ron!

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 1 May 2014 9:56 am

Wow. In two different sections, so I get to play it twice.

Peter den Hartogh · Post by **Peter den Hartogh** » 1 May 2014 9:58 am

LOVELY!

Deirdre Higgins · Post by **Deirdre Higgins** » 1 May 2014 10:02 am

Lovely rendition Bishop Hall, played from the heart.

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 1 May 2014 1:36 pm

Ron,

Well, it took you long enough to find us!

Great playing as always. We look forward to more.

Best to you, the family and your congregation.

Bob

Norman Markowitz · Post by **Norman Markowitz** » 1 May 2014 8:21 pm

A wonderful version. Hypnotic at some points. Would love to hear more from you.

Kelvin Monaghan · Post by **Kelvin Monaghan** » 1 May 2014 10:52 pm

Beautiful as ever,for those who havent caught up with Bishops Rons playing he has loads of wonderful pieces on his You tube site ,his tone and soulful playing are truly inspiring .

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 2 May 2014 5:19 am

Great creativity,feeling and style. I'll listen to creativity over copying any day. Very nice!

Ralph Czitrom · Post by **Ralph Czitrom** » 2 May 2014 5:46 am

Ron - I had not heard your playing before, but I'll be sure to find you on YouTube. Great job!

Steve Branscom · Post by **Steve Branscom** » 2 May 2014 7:52 am

Graceful and smooth. I expected nothing less. Really enjoyed it. Every time I hear Sleepwalk from now on I'll have to compare it to this one.

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 2 May 2014 8:22 am

WOW! Everybody!

To all the brothers and sisters Steel Players, I am overwelmed at your wonderful responses to my little attempt and effort in trying to play the "Holy Grail" of all Steel Guitar players efforts, and presentations. After all, it seems that every Steel Player sometimes will try to either duplicate this song, or play their version of this "Classic". I just thought too, that I would try it also!!!
Please forgive me, I have always tried to respond to every comment individually, but it looks as though, if I did do it in this case, I would be here until Christmas of next year. But, at least allow me to say, Thanks so much for the expressions, encouragement, loyalty, friendship, support, that has been shown to me, over my little effort to try and play this this classic song that Santo, and Johnny left on record. I love all of you.
Ron
BTW, Bob Stone! This is all your fault!!!

Love ya Bro!

Andrea Tazzini · Post by **Andrea Tazzini** » 11 May 2014 9:59 am

Hello Reverend, your rendition is my favorite rendition of sleepwalk!
Andrea

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 12 May 2014 12:01 pm

Hello Andrea !:D (Tazzini)
Glad to hear from you! Thank you so much for your encouragement, and I hope you will continue to listen in on my videos, and may God continue to smile upon you and your family.

Ron

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 12 May 2014 6:08 pm

I enjoyed that very much......

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 13 May 2014 5:42 am

Same here Ronnie
how sweet it is

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 19 May 2014 11:41 am

Hi HowardR!

Thank you so much for your encouragement. It does mean a lot.
Ron